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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.66 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.66 and 140.57 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.66 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.66 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.66 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 49,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852.78/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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