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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.60, 385.79 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.60, 385.79 and 192.53 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.60 : 385.79 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.60/385.79 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.60x = 385.79 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.60x = 74,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,276.15/257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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