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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.27, 385.54 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.27, 385.54 and 141.57 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.27 : 385.54 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.27/385.54 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.27x = 385.54 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.27x = 54,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,580.54/257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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