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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.22, 385.89 and 74.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.22, 385.89 and 74.63 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.22 : 385.89 = 74.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.22/385.89 = 74.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.22x = 385.89 × 74.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.22x = 28,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799.94/257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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