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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.83, 386.28 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.83, 386.28 and 135.82 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.83 : 386.28 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.83/386.28 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.83x = 386.28 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.83x = 52,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463.58/257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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