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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 354.89 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 354.89 and 202.05 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 354.89 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/354.89 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 354.89 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 71,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,704.51/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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