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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 354.74 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 354.74 and 146.51 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 354.74 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/354.74 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 354.74 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 51,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,970.45/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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