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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.86, 385.96 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.86, 385.96 and 135.94 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.86 : 385.96 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.86/385.96 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.86x = 385.96 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.86x = 52,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,467.40/257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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