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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.00, 385.34 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.00, 385.34 and 120.08 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.00 : 385.34 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.00/385.34 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.00x = 385.34 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.00x = 46,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,270.00/257.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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