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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.30, 386.10 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.30, 386.10 and 120.35 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.30 : 386.10 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.30/386.10 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.30x = 386.10 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.30x = 46,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468.10/257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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