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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 385.42 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 385.42 and 92.49 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 385.42 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/385.42 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 385.42 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 35,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,647.50/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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