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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 355.32 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 355.32 and 146.96 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 355.32 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/355.32 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 355.32 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 52,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,218.72/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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