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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.45, 356.65 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.45, 356.65 and 140.41 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.45 : 356.65 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.45/356.65 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.45x = 356.65 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.45x = 50,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,077.42/258.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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