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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.75, 385.76 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.75, 385.76 and 196.53 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.75 : 385.76 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.75/385.76 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.75x = 385.76 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.75x = 75,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812.46/257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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