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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 385.28 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 385.28 and 141.32 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 385.28 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/385.28 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 385.28 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 54,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447.77/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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