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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.95, 356.01 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.95, 356.01 and 147.44 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.95 : 356.01 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.95/356.01 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.95x = 356.01 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.95x = 52,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487.60/257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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