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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.73, 386.55 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.73, 386.55 and 120.69 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.73 : 386.55 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.73/386.55 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.73x = 386.55 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.73x = 46,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652.72/257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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