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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 385.38 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 385.38 and 135.45 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 385.38 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/385.38 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 385.38 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 52,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,199.72/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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