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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.38, 386.25 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.38, 386.25 and 141.91 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.38 : 386.25 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.38/386.25 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.38x = 386.25 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.38x = 54,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,812.74/257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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