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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.57, 355.45 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.57, 355.45 and 141.14 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.57 : 355.45 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.57/355.45 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.57x = 355.45 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.57x = 50,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,165.73/257.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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