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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.69, 386.39 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.69, 386.39 and 135.92 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.69 : 386.39 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.69/386.39 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.69x = 386.39 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.69x = 52,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515.52/257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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