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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 385.80 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 385.80 and 127.16 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 385.80 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/385.80 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 385.80 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 49,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058.33/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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