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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 357.39 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 357.39 and 140.96 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 357.39 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/357.39 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 357.39 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 50,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,376.91/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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