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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.49, 355.26 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.49, 355.26 and 146.96 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.49 : 355.26 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.49/355.26 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.49x = 355.26 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.49x = 52,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209.01/257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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