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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.10, 354.51 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.10, 354.51 and 197.96 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.10 : 354.51 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.10/354.51 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.10x = 354.51 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.10x = 70,177.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,177.58/257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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