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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.98, 356 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.98, 356 and 141.54 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.98 : 356 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.98/356 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.98x = 356 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.98x = 50,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,388.24/257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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