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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.11, 385.66 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.11, 385.66 and 74.52 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.11 : 385.66 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.11/385.66 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.11x = 385.66 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.11x = 28,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,739.38/257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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