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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 354.55 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 354.55 and 197.89 is: 273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 354.55 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/354.55 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 354.55 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 70,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.90/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.00

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