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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.46, 385.84 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.46, 385.84 and 135.46 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.46 : 385.84 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.46/385.84 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.46x = 385.84 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.46x = 52,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,265.89/257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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