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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.23, 385.02 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.23, 385.02 and 135.32 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.23 : 385.02 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.23/385.02 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.23x = 385.02 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.23x = 52,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100.91/257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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