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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.37, 385.93 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.37, 385.93 and 135.60 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.37 : 385.93 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.37/385.93 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.37x = 385.93 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.37x = 52,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331.77/257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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