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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 354.80 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 354.80 and 146.59 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 354.80 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/354.80 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 354.80 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 52,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,010.13/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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