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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.96, 387.15 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.96, 387.15 and 134.64 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.96 : 387.15 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.96/387.15 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.96x = 387.15 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.96x = 52,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125.88/257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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