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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.08, 385.69 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.08, 385.69 and 74.49 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.08 : 385.69 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.08/385.69 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.08x = 385.69 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.08x = 28,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,730.05/257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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