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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 385.72 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 385.72 and 135.34 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 385.72 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/385.72 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 385.72 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 52,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203.34/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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