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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.01, 385.25 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.01, 385.25 and 243.51 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.01 : 385.25 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.01/385.25 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.01x = 385.25 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.01x = 93,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,811.01/257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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