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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 354.85 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 354.85 and 158.89 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 354.85 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/354.85 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 354.85 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 56,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,382.12/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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