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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.48, 385.92 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.48, 385.92 and 202.70 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.48 : 385.92 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.48/385.92 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.48x = 385.92 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.48x = 78,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,225.98/257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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