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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.07, 385.14 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.07, 385.14 and 209.28 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.07 : 385.14 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.07/385.14 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.07x = 385.14 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.07x = 80,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,602.10/257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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