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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 384.36 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 384.36 and 140.88 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 384.36 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/384.36 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 384.36 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 54,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,148.64/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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