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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.09, 354.72 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.09, 354.72 and 152.15 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.09 : 354.72 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.09/354.72 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.09x = 354.72 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.09x = 53,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968.87/257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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