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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 386.52 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 386.52 and 155.11 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 386.52 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/386.52 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 386.52 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 59,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,952.34/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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