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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 386.16 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 386.16 and 200.28 is: 300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 386.16 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/386.16 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 386.16 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 77,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,340.12/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.19

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