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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.99, 356.06 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.99, 356.06 and 147.44 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.99 : 356.06 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.99/356.06 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.99x = 356.06 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.99x = 52,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497.49/257.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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