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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.20, 384.95 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.20, 384.95 and 205.60 is: 307.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.20 : 384.95 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.20/384.95 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.20x = 384.95 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.20x = 79,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,147.51/257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.72

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