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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 355.18 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 355.18 and 146.86 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 355.18 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/355.18 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 355.18 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 52,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161.00/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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