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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 385.72 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 385.72 and 103.16 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 385.72 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/385.72 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 385.72 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 39,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,790.79/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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