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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 385.14 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 385.14 and 94.52 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 385.14 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/385.14 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 385.14 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 36,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,403.43/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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