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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 386.48 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 386.48 and 135.86 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 386.48 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/386.48 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 386.48 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 52,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,505.58/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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