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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 386.52 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 386.52 and 135.86 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 386.52 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/386.52 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 386.52 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 52,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512.61/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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