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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.66, 355.61 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.66, 355.61 and 192.35 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.66 : 355.61 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.66/355.61 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.66x = 355.61 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.66x = 68,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,398.84/257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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