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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 354.32 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 354.32 and 140.31 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 354.32 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/354.32 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 354.32 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 49,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,714.82/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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