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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 385.54 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 385.54 and 141.44 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 385.54 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/385.54 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 385.54 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 54,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,530.78/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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