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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.06, 385.59 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.06, 385.59 and 74.45 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.06 : 385.59 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.06/385.59 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.06x = 385.59 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.06x = 28,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705.25/257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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