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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.47, 385.98 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.47, 385.98 and 103.32 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.47 : 385.98 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.47/385.98 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.47x = 385.98 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.47x = 39,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879.45/257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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