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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 355.55 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 355.55 and 141.20 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 355.55 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/355.55 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 355.55 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 50,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203.12/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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