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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.31, 355.55 and 190.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.31, 355.55 and 190.83 is: 263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.31 : 355.55 = 190.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.31/355.55 = 190.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.31x = 355.55 × 190.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.31x = 67,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,849.61/257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.69

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