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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 385.57 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 385.57 and 192.88 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 385.57 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/385.57 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 385.57 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 74,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,365.85/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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