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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.78, 355.79 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.78, 355.79 and 147.27 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.78 : 355.79 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.78/355.79 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.78x = 355.79 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.78x = 52,396.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,396.89/257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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