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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.97, 385.16 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.97, 385.16 and 141.40 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.97 : 385.16 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.97/385.16 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.97x = 385.16 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.97x = 54,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459.23/256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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