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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.22, 356.34 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.22, 356.34 and 140.19 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.22 : 356.34 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.22/356.34 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.22x = 356.34 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.22x = 49,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955.13/258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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