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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 385.46 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 385.46 and 141.51 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 385.46 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/385.46 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 385.46 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 54,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545.74/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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