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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 384.54 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 384.54 and 140.92 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 384.54 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/384.54 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 384.54 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 54,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189.38/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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