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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 385.72 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 385.72 and 199.56 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 385.72 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/385.72 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 385.72 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 76,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,974.28/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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