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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 355.83 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 355.83 and 147.32 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 355.83 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/355.83 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 355.83 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 52,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420.88/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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