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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.01, 385.16 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.01, 385.16 and 141.32 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.01 : 385.16 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.01/385.16 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.01x = 385.16 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.01x = 54,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.89/257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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