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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.45, 355.33 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.45, 355.33 and 152.57 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.45 : 355.33 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.45/355.33 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.45x = 355.33 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.45x = 54,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,213.20/257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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