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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.59, 355.48 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.59, 355.48 and 147.07 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.59 : 355.48 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.59/355.48 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.59x = 355.48 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.59x = 52,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280.44/257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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