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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.65, 355.54 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.65, 355.54 and 147.13 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.65 : 355.54 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.65/355.54 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.65x = 355.54 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.65x = 52,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,310.60/257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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