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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 356.39 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 356.39 and 140.23 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 356.39 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/356.39 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 356.39 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 49,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974.26/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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