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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 354.62 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 354.62 and 140.54 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 354.62 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/354.62 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 354.62 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 49,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836.87/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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