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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.75, 386.67 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.75, 386.67 and 86.75 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.75 : 386.67 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.75/386.67 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.75x = 386.67 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.75x = 33,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543.62/257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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