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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.30, 385.57 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.30, 385.57 and 195.33 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.30 : 385.57 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.30/385.57 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.30x = 385.57 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.30x = 75,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,312.90/257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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