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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 355.09 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 355.09 and 140.88 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 355.09 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/355.09 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 355.09 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 50,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,025.08/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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