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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.33, 385.96 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.33, 385.96 and 95.01 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.33 : 385.96 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.33/385.96 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.33x = 385.96 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.33x = 36,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,669.58/257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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