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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.19, 385.38 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.19, 385.38 and 135.42 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.19 : 385.38 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.19/385.38 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.19x = 385.38 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.19x = 52,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,188.16/257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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