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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 385 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 385 and 141.08 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 385 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/385 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 385 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 54,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,315.80/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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