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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.03, 385.64 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.03, 385.64 and 120.12 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.03 : 385.64 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.03/385.64 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.03x = 385.64 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.03x = 46,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,323.08/257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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