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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.87, 384.95 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.87, 384.95 and 141.18 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.87 : 384.95 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.87/384.95 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.87x = 384.95 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.87x = 54,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,345.32/256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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