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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 385.43 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 385.43 and 135.24 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 385.43 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/385.43 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 385.43 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 52,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124.88/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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