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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.37, 385.76 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.37, 385.76 and 120.13 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.37 : 385.76 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.37/385.76 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.37x = 385.76 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.37x = 46,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,338.82/257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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