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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.46, 386.04 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.46, 386.04 and 127.17 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.46 : 386.04 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.46/386.04 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.46x = 386.04 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.46x = 49,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.18/257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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