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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 384.98 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 384.98 and 192.48 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 384.98 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/384.98 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 384.98 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 74,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,099.99/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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