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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.31, 385.35 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.31, 385.35 and 198.99 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.31 : 385.35 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.31/385.35 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.31x = 385.35 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.31x = 76,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,677.87/257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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