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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.94, 356.22 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.94, 356.22 and 202.68 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.94 : 356.22 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.94/356.22 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.94x = 356.22 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.94x = 72,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,198.67/257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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