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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.50, 383.57 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.50, 383.57 and 245.86 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.50 : 383.57 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.50/383.57 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.50x = 383.57 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.50x = 94,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,304.52/257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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