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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.68, 355.64 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.68, 355.64 and 213.96 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.68 : 355.64 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.68/355.64 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.68x = 355.64 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.68x = 76,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,092.73/257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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