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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.21, 385.68 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.21, 385.68 and 92.63 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.21 : 385.68 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.21/385.68 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.21x = 385.68 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.21x = 35,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725.54/257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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