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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.73, 355.67 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.73, 355.67 and 147.19 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.73 : 355.67 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.73/355.67 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.73x = 355.67 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.73x = 52,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351.07/257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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