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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 385.86 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 385.86 and 94.82 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 385.86 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/385.86 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 385.86 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 36,585.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585.32/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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