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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 385.97 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 385.97 and 141.95 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 385.97 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/385.97 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 385.97 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 54,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788.70/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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