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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 354.69 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 354.69 and 153.50 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 354.69 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/354.69 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 354.69 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 54,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,444.92/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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