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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.20, 354.57 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.20, 354.57 and 158.89 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.20 : 354.57 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.20/354.57 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.20x = 354.57 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.20x = 56,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,337.63/257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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