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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 354.90 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 354.90 and 198.33 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 354.90 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/354.90 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 354.90 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 70,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,387.32/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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