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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 355.10 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 355.10 and 192.22 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 355.10 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/355.10 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 355.10 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 68,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,257.32/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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