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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.95, 386.28 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.95, 386.28 and 135.95 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.95 : 386.28 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.95/386.28 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.95x = 386.28 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.95x = 52,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512.83/257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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