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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.77, 355.94 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.77, 355.94 and 192.16 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.77 : 355.94 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.77/355.94 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.77x = 355.94 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.77x = 68,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,396.71/257.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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