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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 385.60 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 385.60 and 133.76 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 385.60 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/385.60 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 385.60 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 51,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,577.86/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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