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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 354.33 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 354.33 and 140.31 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 354.33 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/354.33 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 354.33 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 49,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,716.04/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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