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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 354.63 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 354.63 and 140.55 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 354.63 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/354.63 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 354.63 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 49,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,843.25/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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