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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.69, 355.62 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.69, 355.62 and 141.26 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.69 : 355.62 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.69/355.62 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.69x = 355.62 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.69x = 50,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234.88/257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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