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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.60, 385.57 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.60, 385.57 and 189.11 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.60 : 385.57 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.60/385.57 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.60x = 385.57 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.60x = 72,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,914.67/257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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