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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.00, 385.02 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.00, 385.02 and 154.31 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.00 : 385.02 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.00/385.02 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.00x = 385.02 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.00x = 59,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,410.51/257.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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