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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.28, 385.88 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.28, 385.88 and 135.48 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.28 : 385.88 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.28/385.88 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.28x = 385.88 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.28x = 52,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279.02/257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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