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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 354.38 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 354.38 and 210.36 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 354.38 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/354.38 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 354.38 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 74,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,547.38/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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