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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.28, 354.69 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.28, 354.69 and 201.66 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.28 : 354.69 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.28/354.69 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.28x = 354.69 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.28x = 71,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,526.79/257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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