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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 353.91 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 353.91 and 140.02 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 353.91 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/353.91 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 353.91 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 49,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,552.36/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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