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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.67, 355.85 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.67, 355.85 and 202.81 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.67 : 355.85 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.67/355.85 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.67x = 355.85 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.67x = 72,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,169.94/257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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