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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 385.25 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 385.25 and 154.11 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 385.25 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/385.25 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 385.25 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 59,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370.11/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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