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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 355.64 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 355.64 and 147.21 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 355.64 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/355.64 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 355.64 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 52,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.76/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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