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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 354.12 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 354.12 and 140.17 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 354.12 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/354.12 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 354.12 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 49,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637.00/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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