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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.86, 385.61 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.86, 385.61 and 192.09 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.86 : 385.61 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.86/385.61 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.86x = 385.61 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.86x = 74,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,072.31/257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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