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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 354.90 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 354.90 and 195.03 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 354.90 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/354.90 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 354.90 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 69,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,216.15/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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