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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.32, 356.48 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.32, 356.48 and 140.29 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.32 : 356.48 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.32/356.48 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.32x = 356.48 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.32x = 50,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,008.10/258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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