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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.33, 385.31 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.33, 385.31 and 135.63 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.33 : 385.31 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.33/385.31 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.33x = 385.31 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.33x = 52,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,259.93/257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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