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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.27, 355.03 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.27, 355.03 and 140.83 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.27 : 355.03 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.27/355.03 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.27x = 355.03 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.27x = 49,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998.16/257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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