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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.91, 355.92 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.91, 355.92 and 141.47 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.91 : 355.92 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.91/355.92 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.91x = 355.92 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.91x = 50,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,351.03/257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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