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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.06, 354.74 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.06, 354.74 and 146.55 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.06 : 354.74 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.06/354.74 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.06x = 354.74 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.06x = 51,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,985.63/257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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