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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 386.27 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 386.27 and 212.02 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 386.27 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/386.27 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 386.27 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 81,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,895.73/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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