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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 385.42 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 385.42 and 126.94 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 385.42 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/385.42 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 385.42 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 48,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925.21/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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