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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.62 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.62 and 146.45 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.62 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.62 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.62 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 51,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,934.10/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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