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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.50, 355.39 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.50, 355.39 and 154.06 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.50 : 355.39 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.50/355.39 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.50x = 355.39 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.50x = 54,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,751.38/257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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