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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 384.71 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 384.71 and 140.97 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 384.71 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/384.71 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 384.71 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 54,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231.86/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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