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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.56, 355.38 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.56, 355.38 and 154 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.56 : 355.38 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.56/355.38 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.56x = 355.38 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.56x = 54,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728.52/257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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