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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.36, 385.50 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.36, 385.50 and 203.10 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.36 : 385.50 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.36/385.50 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.36x = 385.50 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.36x = 78,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,295.05/257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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