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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.81, 355.78 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.81, 355.78 and 141.37 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.81 : 355.78 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.81/355.78 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.81x = 355.78 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.81x = 50,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,295.91/257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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