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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 356.07 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 356.07 and 140.00 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 356.07 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/356.07 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 356.07 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 49,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849.22/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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