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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.25, 354.93 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.25, 354.93 and 152.34 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.25 : 354.93 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.25/354.93 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.25x = 354.93 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.25x = 54,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,070.04/257.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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