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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 355.74 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 355.74 and 192.18 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 355.74 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/355.74 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 355.74 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 68,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,366.11/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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