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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.21, 354.97 and 146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.21, 354.97 and 146.69 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.21 : 354.97 = 146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.21/354.97 = 146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.21x = 354.97 × 146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.21x = 52,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,071.62/257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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