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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.11, 354.81 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.11, 354.81 and 157.50 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.11 : 354.81 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.11/354.81 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.11x = 354.81 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.11x = 55,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,880.80/257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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