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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 355.94 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 355.94 and 147.42 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 355.94 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/355.94 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 355.94 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 52,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,472.67/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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