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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.13, 355.17 and 208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.13, 355.17 and 208.19 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.13 : 355.17 = 208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.13/355.17 = 208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.13x = 355.17 × 208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.13x = 73,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,941.07/257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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