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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.54, 386.05 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.54, 386.05 and 147.82 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.54 : 386.05 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.54/386.05 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.54x = 386.05 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.54x = 57,065.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065.91/257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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