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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.14, 354.87 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.14, 354.87 and 152.24 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.14 : 354.87 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.14/354.87 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.14x = 354.87 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.14x = 54,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023.63/257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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