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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.37, 356.56 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.37, 356.56 and 140.35 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.37 : 356.56 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.37/356.56 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.37x = 356.56 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.37x = 50,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,042.36/258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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