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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 354.65 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 354.65 and 204.70 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 354.65 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/354.65 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 354.65 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 72,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,595.08/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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