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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.91, 386.68 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.91, 386.68 and 136.25 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.91 : 386.68 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.91/386.68 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.91x = 386.68 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.91x = 52,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684.47/257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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