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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 354.23 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 354.23 and 204.68 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 354.23 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/354.23 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 354.23 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 72,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,503.80/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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