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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.35, 386.13 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.35, 386.13 and 135.72 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.35 : 386.13 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.35/386.13 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.35x = 386.13 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.35x = 52,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405.56/257.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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