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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.68, 385.98 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.68, 385.98 and 192.61 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.68 : 385.98 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.68/385.98 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.68x = 385.98 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.68x = 74,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,343.61/257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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