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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.96, 356 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.96, 356 and 147.48 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.96 : 356 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.96/356 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.96x = 356 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.96x = 52,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,502.88/257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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