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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 355.30 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 355.30 and 192.20 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 355.30 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/355.30 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 355.30 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 68,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,288.66/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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