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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.38, 386.08 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.38, 386.08 and 65 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.38 : 386.08 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.38/386.08 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.38x = 386.08 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.38x = 25,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.20/257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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