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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 385.67 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 385.67 and 94.79 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 385.67 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/385.67 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 385.67 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 36,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,557.66/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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