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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.98, 355.91 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.98, 355.91 and 147.43 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.98 : 355.91 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.98/355.91 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.98x = 355.91 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.98x = 52,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,471.07/257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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