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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.19, 354.88 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.19, 354.88 and 146.62 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.19 : 354.88 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.19/354.88 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.19x = 354.88 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.19x = 52,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,032.51/257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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