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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.34, 355.24 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.34, 355.24 and 187.93 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.34 : 355.24 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.34/355.24 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.34x = 355.24 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.34x = 66,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,760.93/257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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