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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.53, 355.40 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.53, 355.40 and 152.65 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.53 : 355.40 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.53/355.40 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.53x = 355.40 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.53x = 54,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251.81/257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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