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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 386.46 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 386.46 and 135.96 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 386.46 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/386.46 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 386.46 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 52,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543.10/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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