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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.12, 354.91 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.12, 354.91 and 204.76 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.12 : 354.91 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.12/354.91 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.12x = 354.91 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.12x = 72,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,671.37/257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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