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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 385.76 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 385.76 and 103.07 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 385.76 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/385.76 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 385.76 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 39,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761.51/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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