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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 355.28 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 355.28 and 141.01 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 355.28 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/355.28 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 355.28 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 50,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,095.55/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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