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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.53, 355.43 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.53, 355.43 and 192.22 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.53 : 355.43 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.53/355.43 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.53x = 355.43 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.53x = 68,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,320.75/257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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