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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.81, 386.76 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.81, 386.76 and 84.49 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.81 : 386.76 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.81/386.76 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.81x = 386.76 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.81x = 32,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677.35/257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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