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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.78, 355.26 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.78, 355.26 and 195.27 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.78 : 355.26 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.78/355.26 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.78x = 355.26 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.78x = 69,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371.62/257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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