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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 385.54 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 385.54 and 135.42 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 385.54 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/385.54 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 385.54 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 52,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,209.49/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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