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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.44, 385.08 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.44, 385.08 and 195.88 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.44 : 385.08 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.44/385.08 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.44x = 385.08 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.44x = 75,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,429.47/257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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