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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.29, 355.05 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.29, 355.05 and 140.84 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.29 : 355.05 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.29/355.05 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.29x = 355.05 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.29x = 50,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,005.24/257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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