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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.79, 354.37 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.79, 354.37 and 140.35 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.79 : 354.37 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.79/354.37 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.79x = 354.37 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.79x = 49,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735.83/256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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