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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 353.93 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 353.93 and 140.04 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 353.93 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/353.93 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 353.93 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 49,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562.59/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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