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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.33, 385.90 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.33, 385.90 and 103.28 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.33 : 385.90 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.33/385.90 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.33x = 385.90 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.33x = 39,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853.56/257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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