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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 386.49 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 386.49 and 155.09 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 386.49 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/386.49 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 386.49 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 59,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,938.80/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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