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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.71, 354.27 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.71, 354.27 and 140.27 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.71 : 354.27 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.71/354.27 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.71x = 354.27 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.71x = 49,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,694.01/256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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