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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.01, 354.68 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.01, 354.68 and 146.49 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.01 : 354.68 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.01/354.68 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.01x = 354.68 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.01x = 51,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956.06/257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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