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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.67, 354.57 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.67, 354.57 and 256.07 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.67 : 354.57 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.67/354.57 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.67x = 354.57 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.67x = 90,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,794.74/257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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