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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 354.04 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 354.04 and 140.10 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 354.04 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/354.04 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 354.04 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 49,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600.30/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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