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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.42, 354.83 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.42, 354.83 and 202.06 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.42 : 354.83 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.42/354.83 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.42x = 354.83 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.42x = 71,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,697.14/257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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