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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.81, 386.83 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.81, 386.83 and 103.84 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.81 : 386.83 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.81/386.83 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.81x = 386.83 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.81x = 40,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168.97/257.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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