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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.27, 355.03 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.27, 355.03 and 145.23 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.27 : 355.03 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.27/355.03 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.27x = 355.03 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.27x = 51,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,561.01/257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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