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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 385.46 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 385.46 and 141.48 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 385.46 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/385.46 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 385.46 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 54,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534.88/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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