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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 385.26 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 385.26 and 154.15 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 385.26 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/385.26 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 385.26 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 59,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,388.45/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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