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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 385.88 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 385.88 and 189.27 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 385.88 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/385.88 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 385.88 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 73,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,034.56/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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