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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.02, 354.81 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.02, 354.81 and 152.07 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.02 : 354.81 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.02/354.81 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.02x = 354.81 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.02x = 53,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955.96/257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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