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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 354.28 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 354.28 and 140.29 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 354.28 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/354.28 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 354.28 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 49,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700.17/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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