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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 385.58 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 385.58 and 83.66 is: 125.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 385.58 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/385.58 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 385.58 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 32,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255.28/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.49

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