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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.63, 354.15 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.63, 354.15 and 140.19 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.63 : 354.15 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.63/354.15 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.63x = 354.15 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.63x = 49,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,647.59/256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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