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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.08, 385.32 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.08, 385.32 and 196 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.08 : 385.32 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.08/385.32 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.08x = 385.32 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.08x = 75,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,522.72/257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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