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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.56, 385.85 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.56, 385.85 and 135.90 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.56 : 385.85 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.56/385.85 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.56x = 385.85 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.56x = 52,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437.35/257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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