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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.27, 385.51 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.27, 385.51 and 191.97 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.27 : 385.51 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.27/385.51 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.27x = 385.51 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.27x = 74,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,006.35/257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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