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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 385.74 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 385.74 and 127.36 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 385.74 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/385.74 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 385.74 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 49,127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127.85/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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