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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.39, 385.26 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.39, 385.26 and 135.48 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.39 : 385.26 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.39/385.26 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.39x = 385.26 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.39x = 52,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,195.02/257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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