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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 385.53 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 385.53 and 127.18 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 385.53 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/385.53 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 385.53 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 49,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,031.71/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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