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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.00, 354.56 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.00, 354.56 and 157.32 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.00 : 354.56 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.00/354.56 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.00x = 354.56 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.00x = 55,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,778.59/257.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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