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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 386.64 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 386.64 and 136.35 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 386.64 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/386.64 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 386.64 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 52,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718.36/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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