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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 355.28 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 355.28 and 146.91 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 355.28 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/355.28 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 355.28 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 52,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193.45/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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