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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 385.02 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 385.02 and 192.13 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 385.02 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/385.02 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 385.02 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 73,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,973.89/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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