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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 355.27 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 355.27 and 141 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 355.27 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/355.27 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 355.27 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 50,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,092.72/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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