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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.21, 385.56 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.21, 385.56 and 120.08 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.21 : 385.56 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.21/385.56 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.21x = 385.56 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.21x = 46,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299.01/257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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