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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.30, 385.53 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.30, 385.53 and 199.65 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.30 : 385.53 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.30/385.53 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.30x = 385.53 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.30x = 76,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,971.06/257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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