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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 385.77 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 385.77 and 133.86 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 385.77 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/385.77 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 385.77 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 51,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,641.12/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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