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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 356.88 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 356.88 and 140.59 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 356.88 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/356.88 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 356.88 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 50,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,174.11/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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