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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.68, 386.16 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.68, 386.16 and 129.16 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.68 : 386.16 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.68/386.16 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.68x = 386.16 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.68x = 49,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876.43/257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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