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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.31, 385.92 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.31, 385.92 and 127.26 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.31 : 385.92 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.31/385.92 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.31x = 385.92 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.31x = 49,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,112.18/257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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