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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.98, 356.04 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.98, 356.04 and 146 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.98 : 356.04 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.98/356.04 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.98x = 356.04 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.98x = 51,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,981.84/257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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