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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 353.87 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 353.87 and 139.99 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 353.87 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/353.87 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 353.87 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 49,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538.26/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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