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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.79, 357.13 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.79, 357.13 and 140.77 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.79 : 357.13 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.79/357.13 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.79x = 357.13 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.79x = 50,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273.19/258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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