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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.55, 386.01 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.55, 386.01 and 135.74 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.55 : 386.01 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.55/386.01 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.55x = 386.01 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.55x = 52,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,394.39/257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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