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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.93, 355.49 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.93, 355.49 and 205.27 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.93 : 355.49 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.93/355.49 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.93x = 355.49 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.93x = 72,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,969.52/257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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