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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.54, 355.32 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.54, 355.32 and 205.07 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.54 : 355.32 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.54/355.32 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.54x = 355.32 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.54x = 72,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863.70/257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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