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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.37, 385.64 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.37, 385.64 and 141.64 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.37 : 385.64 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.37/385.64 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.37x = 385.64 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.37x = 54,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,622.05/257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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