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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 385.74 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 385.74 and 94.76 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 385.74 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/385.74 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 385.74 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 36,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,552.72/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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