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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 385.88 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 385.88 and 103.14 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 385.88 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/385.88 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 385.88 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 39,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,799.15/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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