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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.09, 385.73 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.09, 385.73 and 94.78 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.09 : 385.73 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.09/385.73 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.09x = 385.73 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.09x = 36,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559.49/257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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