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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.58, 386.82 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.58, 386.82 and 154.98 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.58 : 386.82 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.58/386.82 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.58x = 386.82 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.58x = 59,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,949.36/257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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