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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 384.63 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 384.63 and 142.50 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 384.63 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/384.63 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 384.63 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 54,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,809.78/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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