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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 386.17 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 386.17 and 127.55 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 386.17 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/386.17 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 386.17 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 49,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,256.63/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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