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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 386 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 386 and 135.38 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 386 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/386 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 386 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 52,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,256.68/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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