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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.77, 355.73 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.77, 355.73 and 147.24 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.77 : 355.73 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.77/355.73 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.77x = 355.73 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.77x = 52,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,377.69/257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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