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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.35, 355.18 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.35, 355.18 and 145.33 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.35 : 355.18 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.35/355.18 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.35x = 355.18 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.35x = 51,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,618.31/257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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