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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.01, 385.77 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.01, 385.77 and 243.14 is: 364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.01 : 385.77 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.01/385.77 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.01x = 385.77 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.01x = 93,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,796.12/257.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.95

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