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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 354.28 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 354.28 and 140.28 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 354.28 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/354.28 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 354.28 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 49,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698.40/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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