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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.26, 385.60 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.26, 385.60 and 154.56 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.26 : 385.60 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.26/385.60 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.26x = 385.60 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.26x = 59,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598.34/257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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