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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.51 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.51 and 140.88 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.51 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.51 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.51 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 54,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,169.77/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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