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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.36, 385.42 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.36, 385.42 and 189.04 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.36 : 385.42 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.36/385.42 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.36x = 385.42 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.36x = 72,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,859.80/257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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