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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.83, 387.16 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.83, 387.16 and 245.84 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.83 : 387.16 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.83/387.16 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.83x = 387.16 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.83x = 95,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,176.86/257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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