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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.26, 385.28 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.26, 385.28 and 133.53 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.26 : 385.28 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.26/385.28 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.26x = 385.28 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.26x = 51,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,446.44/257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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