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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.25, 355.01 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.25, 355.01 and 140.81 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.25 : 355.01 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.25/355.01 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.25x = 355.01 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.25x = 49,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989.14/257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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