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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.67, 356.97 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.67, 356.97 and 140.65 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.67 : 356.97 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.67/356.97 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.67x = 356.97 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.67x = 50,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,207.47/258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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