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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.38, 354.65 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.38, 354.65 and 210.60 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.38 : 354.65 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.38/354.65 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.38x = 354.65 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.38x = 74,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,688.24/257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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