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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.54, 355.39 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.54, 355.39 and 141.11 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.54 : 355.39 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.54/355.39 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.54x = 355.39 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.54x = 50,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146.95/257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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