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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 385.41 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 385.41 and 135.06 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 385.41 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/385.41 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 385.41 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 52,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053.47/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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