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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.99, 356.01 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.99, 356.01 and 141.55 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.99 : 356.01 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.99/356.01 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.99x = 356.01 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.99x = 50,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,393.22/257.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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