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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.88, 385.74 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.88, 385.74 and 211.44 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.88 : 385.74 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.88/385.74 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.88x = 385.74 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.88x = 81,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,560.87/257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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