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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.39, 385.73 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.39, 385.73 and 141.53 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.39 : 385.73 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.39/385.73 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.39x = 385.73 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.39x = 54,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590.44/257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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