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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 385.64 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 385.64 and 74.46 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 385.64 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/385.64 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 385.64 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 28,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,714.75/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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