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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 385.36 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 385.36 and 135.42 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 385.36 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/385.36 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 385.36 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 52,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185.45/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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