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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.89, 355.88 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.89, 355.88 and 141.43 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.89 : 355.88 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.89/355.88 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.89x = 355.88 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.89x = 50,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.40/257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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