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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.27, 354.83 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.27, 354.83 and 159.08 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.27 : 354.83 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.27/354.83 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.27x = 354.83 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.27x = 56,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,443.79/257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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