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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.23, 354.98 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.23, 354.98 and 140.80 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.23 : 354.98 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.23/354.98 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.23x = 354.98 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.23x = 49,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981.18/257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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