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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 355.19 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 355.19 and 140.96 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 355.19 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/355.19 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 355.19 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 50,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,068.82/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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