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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.19, 385.92 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.19, 385.92 and 112.89 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.19 : 385.92 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.19/385.92 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.19x = 385.92 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.19x = 43,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,566.51/257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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