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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 385.52 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 385.52 and 154.55 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 385.52 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/385.52 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 385.52 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 59,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,579.42/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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