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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.84, 356.04 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.84, 356.04 and 192.64 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.84 : 356.04 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.84/356.04 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.84x = 356.04 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.84x = 68,585.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,585.77/257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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