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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.92, 355.91 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.92, 355.91 and 141.48 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.92 : 355.91 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.92/355.91 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.92x = 355.91 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.92x = 50,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353.44/257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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