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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.85, 355.85 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.85, 355.85 and 147.35 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.85 : 355.85 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.85/355.85 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.85x = 355.85 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.85x = 52,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434.50/257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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