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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.18, 354.88 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.18, 354.88 and 152.28 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.18 : 354.88 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.18/354.88 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.18x = 354.88 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.18x = 54,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,041.13/257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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