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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.24, 385.88 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.24, 385.88 and 103.25 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.24 : 385.88 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.24/385.88 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.24x = 385.88 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.24x = 39,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,842.56/257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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