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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.29, 385.49 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.29, 385.49 and 192.15 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.29 : 385.49 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.29/385.49 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.29x = 385.49 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.29x = 74,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,072.38/257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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