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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 384.33 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 384.33 and 140.79 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 384.33 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/384.33 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 384.33 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 54,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109.82/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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