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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 354.11 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 354.11 and 140.16 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 354.11 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/354.11 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 354.11 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 49,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,630.03/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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