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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 355.16 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 355.16 and 146.84 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 355.16 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/355.16 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 355.16 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 52,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,150.29/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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