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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.38, 355.18 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.38, 355.18 and 140.94 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.38 : 355.18 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.38/355.18 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.38x = 355.18 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.38x = 50,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,059.07/257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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