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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.49, 385.83 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.49, 385.83 and 154.53 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.49 : 385.83 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.49/385.83 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.49x = 385.83 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.49x = 59,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622.31/257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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