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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.85, 355.66 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.85, 355.66 and 202.50 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.85 : 355.66 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.85/355.66 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.85x = 355.66 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.85x = 72,020.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,020.64/257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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