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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.49, 387.14 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.49, 387.14 and 135.99 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.49 : 387.14 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.49/387.14 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.49x = 387.14 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.49x = 52,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,646.49/257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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