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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 355.02 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 355.02 and 159 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 355.02 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/355.02 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 355.02 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 56,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,448.18/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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