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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.86, 386.64 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.86, 386.64 and 127.60 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.86 : 386.64 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.86/386.64 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.86x = 386.64 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.86x = 49,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,335.26/257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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