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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 385.79 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 385.79 and 141.43 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 385.79 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/385.79 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 385.79 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 54,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,561.57/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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