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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.60, 355.46 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.60, 355.46 and 147.07 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.60 : 355.46 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.60/355.46 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.60x = 355.46 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.60x = 52,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276.98/257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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