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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 385.13 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 385.13 and 141.38 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 385.13 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/385.13 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 385.13 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 54,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,449.68/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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