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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.08, 354.80 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.08, 354.80 and 191.47 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.08 : 354.80 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.08/354.80 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.08x = 354.80 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.08x = 67,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,932.74/257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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