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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.54, 385.83 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.54, 385.83 and 129.38 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.54 : 385.83 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.54/385.83 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.54x = 385.83 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.54x = 49,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,918.69/257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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