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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.33, 385.60 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.33, 385.60 and 192.02 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.33 : 385.60 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.33/385.60 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.33x = 385.60 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.33x = 74,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,042.91/257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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