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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 354.68 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 354.68 and 140.59 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 354.68 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/354.68 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 354.68 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 49,862.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,862.87/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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