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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.28, 354.96 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.28, 354.96 and 191.94 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.28 : 354.96 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.28/354.96 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.28x = 354.96 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.28x = 68,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,131.02/257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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