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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 385.21 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 385.21 and 141.23 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 385.21 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/385.21 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 385.21 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 54,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,403.21/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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