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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.59, 385.89 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.59, 385.89 and 154.96 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.59 : 385.89 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.59/385.89 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.59x = 385.89 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.59x = 59,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797.51/257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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