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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 385.41 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 385.41 and 140.94 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 385.41 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/385.41 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 385.41 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 54,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,319.69/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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