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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 386.34 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 386.34 and 135.77 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 386.34 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/386.34 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 386.34 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 52,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451.45/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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