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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 385.26 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 385.26 and 102.86 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 385.26 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/385.26 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 385.26 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 39,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,627.84/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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