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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.91, 386.47 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.91, 386.47 and 155.08 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.91 : 386.47 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.91/386.47 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.91x = 386.47 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.91x = 59,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,933.00/257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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