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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 385.29 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 385.29 and 141.24 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 385.29 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/385.29 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 385.29 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 54,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418.36/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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