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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.36, 386.05 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.36, 386.05 and 175.06 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.36 : 386.05 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.36/386.05 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.36x = 386.05 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.36x = 67,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,581.91/257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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