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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.92, 386.94 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.92, 386.94 and 136.15 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.92 : 386.94 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.92/386.94 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.92x = 386.94 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.92x = 52,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681.42/257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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