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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 385.56 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 385.56 and 71.95 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 385.56 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/385.56 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 385.56 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 27,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741.04/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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