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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.07, 385.26 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.07, 385.26 and 119.79 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.07 : 385.26 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.07/385.26 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.07x = 385.26 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.07x = 46,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,150.30/257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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