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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.56, 386.37 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.56, 386.37 and 154.82 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.56 : 386.37 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.56/386.37 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.56x = 386.37 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.56x = 59,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,817.80/257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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