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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.77, 355.74 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.77, 355.74 and 141.35 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.77 : 355.74 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.77/355.74 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.77x = 355.74 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.77x = 50,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283.94/257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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