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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.17, 385.39 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.17, 385.39 and 135.18 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.17 : 385.39 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.17/385.39 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.17x = 385.39 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.17x = 52,098.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,098.63/257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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