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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.08, 354.78 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.08, 354.78 and 140.65 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.08 : 354.78 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.08/354.78 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.08x = 354.78 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.08x = 49,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,899.81/257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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