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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.32, 385.38 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.32, 385.38 and 127.08 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.32 : 385.38 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.32/385.38 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.32x = 385.38 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.32x = 48,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,974.09/257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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