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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 385.08 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 385.08 and 154.04 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 385.08 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/385.08 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 385.08 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 59,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,317.72/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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