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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 386.01 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 386.01 and 254.52 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 386.01 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/386.01 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 386.01 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 98,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,247.27/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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