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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 354.13 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 354.13 and 140.18 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 354.13 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/354.13 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 354.13 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 49,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639.47/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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