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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257, 384.44 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257, 384.44 and 194.45 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257 : 384.44 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257/384.44 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257x = 384.44 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257x = 74,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.36/257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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