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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 385.50 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 385.50 and 103.01 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 385.50 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/385.50 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 385.50 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 39,710.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,710.36/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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