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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.11, 385.67 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.11, 385.67 and 86.11 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.11 : 385.67 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.11/385.67 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.11x = 385.67 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.11x = 33,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209.37/257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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