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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.75, 385.97 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.75, 385.97 and 135.74 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.75 : 385.97 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.75/385.97 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.75x = 385.97 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.75x = 52,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.85/257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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