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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 354.71 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 354.71 and 140.60 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 354.71 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/354.71 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 354.71 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 49,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,872.23/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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