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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 385.50 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 385.50 and 135.47 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 385.50 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/385.50 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 385.50 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 52,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,221.76/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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