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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.09, 385.14 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.09, 385.14 and 154.46 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.09 : 385.14 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.09/385.14 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.09x = 385.14 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.09x = 59,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,488.72/257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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