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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.76, 385.96 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.76, 385.96 and 141.66 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.76 : 385.96 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.76/385.96 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.76x = 385.96 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.76x = 54,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675.09/257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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