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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 385.26 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 385.26 and 94.60 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 385.26 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/385.26 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 385.26 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 36,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,445.60/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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