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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 386.94 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 386.94 and 129.32 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 386.94 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/386.94 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 386.94 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 50,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.08/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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