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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.68, 386.44 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.68, 386.44 and 127.60 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.68 : 386.44 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.68/386.44 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.68x = 386.44 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.68x = 49,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,309.74/257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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