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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.39, 356.58 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.39, 356.58 and 140.36 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.39 : 356.58 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.39/356.58 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.39x = 356.58 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.39x = 50,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048.81/258.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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