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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.11, 385.27 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.11, 385.27 and 191.80 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.11 : 385.27 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.11/385.27 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.11x = 385.27 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.11x = 73,894.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,894.79/257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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