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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.20, 385.46 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.20, 385.46 and 135.55 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.20 : 385.46 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.20/385.46 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.20x = 385.46 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.20x = 52,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,248.33/257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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