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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 354.21 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 354.21 and 191.53 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 354.21 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/354.21 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 354.21 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 67,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,841.84/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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