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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.33, 355.10 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.33, 355.10 and 151.00 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.33 : 355.10 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.33/355.10 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.33x = 355.10 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.33x = 53,620.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,620.36/257.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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