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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.59, 355.49 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.59, 355.49 and 141.16 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.59 : 355.49 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.59/355.49 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.59x = 355.49 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.59x = 50,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,180.97/257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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