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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.07, 385.12 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.07, 385.12 and 126.92 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.07 : 385.12 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.07/385.12 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.07x = 385.12 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.07x = 48,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,880.39/257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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