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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.36, 354.84 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.36, 354.84 and 188.24 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.36 : 354.84 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.36/354.84 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.36x = 354.84 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.36x = 66,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,795.08/257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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