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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.26, 385.90 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.26, 385.90 and 141.65 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.26 : 385.90 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.26/385.90 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.26x = 385.90 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.26x = 54,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661.90/257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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