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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.85, 386.64 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.85, 386.64 and 155.25 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.85 : 386.64 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.85/386.64 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.85x = 386.64 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.85x = 60,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,025.86/257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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