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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 355.63 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 355.63 and 141.27 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 355.63 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/355.63 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 355.63 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 50,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,238.07/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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