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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.17, 385.91 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.17, 385.91 and 141.69 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.17 : 385.91 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.17/385.91 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.17x = 385.91 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.17x = 54,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679.59/257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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