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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.91, 355.87 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.91, 355.87 and 147.39 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.91 : 355.87 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.91/355.87 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.91x = 355.87 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.91x = 52,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450.53/257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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