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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 385.58 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 385.58 and 92.54 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 385.58 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/385.58 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 385.58 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 35,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,679.18/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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