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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.67, 386.58 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.67, 386.58 and 75.08 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.67 : 386.58 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.67/386.58 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.67x = 386.58 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.67x = 29,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022.49/257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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