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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.65, 355.54 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.65, 355.54 and 141.21 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.65 : 355.54 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.65/355.54 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.65x = 355.54 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.65x = 50,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205.80/257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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