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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 385.32 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 385.32 and 126.96 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 385.32 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/385.32 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 385.32 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 48,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,920.23/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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