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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.74 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.74 and 146.54 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.74 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.74 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.74 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 51,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983.60/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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