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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 356.70 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 356.70 and 140.45 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 356.70 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/356.70 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 356.70 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 50,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098.52/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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