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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.39, 355.18 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.39, 355.18 and 140.95 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.39 : 355.18 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.39/355.18 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.39x = 355.18 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.39x = 50,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,061.38/257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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