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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 355.44 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 355.44 and 192.33 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 355.44 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/355.44 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 355.44 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 68,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,361.78/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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