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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.89, 386.77 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.89, 386.77 and 153.80 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.89 : 386.77 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.89/386.77 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.89x = 386.77 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.89x = 59,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,484.40/257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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