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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.81, 355.80 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.81, 355.80 and 141.40 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.81 : 355.80 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.81/355.80 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.81x = 355.80 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.81x = 50,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.76/257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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