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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.91, 387.09 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.91, 387.09 and 136.26 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.91 : 387.09 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.91/387.09 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.91x = 387.09 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.91x = 52,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,744.88/257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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