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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.43, 386.07 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.43, 386.07 and 135.63 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.43 : 386.07 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.43/386.07 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.43x = 386.07 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.43x = 52,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362.67/257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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