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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.87, 355.44 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.87, 355.44 and 187.94 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.87 : 355.44 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.87/355.44 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.87x = 355.44 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.87x = 66,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,801.39/257.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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