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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 354.98 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 354.98 and 207.63 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 354.98 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/354.98 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 354.98 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 73,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,705.02/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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