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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 386.26 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 386.26 and 135.68 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 386.26 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/386.26 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 386.26 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 52,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405.49/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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