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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 354.88 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 354.88 and 202.29 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 354.88 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/354.88 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 354.88 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 71,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,786.90/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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