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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.15, 354.88 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.15, 354.88 and 152.22 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.15 : 354.88 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.15/354.88 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.15x = 354.88 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.15x = 54,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019.83/257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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