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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 355.97 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 355.97 and 201.99 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 355.97 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/355.97 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 355.97 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 71,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,902.38/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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