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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 385.26 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 385.26 and 102.74 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 385.26 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/385.26 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 385.26 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 39,581.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581.47/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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