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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 355.82 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 355.82 and 147.38 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 355.82 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/355.82 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 355.82 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 52,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438.97/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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