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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.36 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.36 and 207.18 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.36 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.36 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.36 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 73,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,416.30/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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