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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.16, 386.21 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.16, 386.21 and 245.76 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.16 : 386.21 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.16/386.21 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.16x = 386.21 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.16x = 94,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,913.74/257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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