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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 355.76 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 355.76 and 191.25 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 355.76 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/355.76 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 355.76 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 68,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,038.14/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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