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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 385.76 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 385.76 and 154.30 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 385.76 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/385.76 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 385.76 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 59,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522.77/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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