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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.65, 386.66 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.65, 386.66 and 153.77 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.65 : 386.66 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.65/386.66 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.65x = 386.66 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.65x = 59,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,456.71/257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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