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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 385.55 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 385.55 and 128.75 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 385.55 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/385.55 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 385.55 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 49,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639.56/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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