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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 386.12 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 386.12 and 235.69 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 386.12 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/386.12 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 386.12 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 91,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,004.62/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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