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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.70, 386.19 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.70, 386.19 and 188.94 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.70 : 386.19 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.70/386.19 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.70x = 386.19 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.70x = 72,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,966.74/257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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