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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 355.07 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 355.07 and 195.24 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 355.07 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/355.07 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 355.07 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 69,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,322.89/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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