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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.72, 386.10 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.72, 386.10 and 211.64 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.72 : 386.10 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.72/386.10 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.72x = 386.10 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.72x = 81,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,714.20/257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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