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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.36, 355.08 and 152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.36, 355.08 and 152.42 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.36 : 355.08 = 152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.36/355.08 = 152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.36x = 355.08 × 152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.36x = 54,121.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,121.29/257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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