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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.59, 386.53 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.59, 386.53 and 155.07 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.59 : 386.53 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.59/386.53 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.59x = 386.53 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.59x = 59,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,939.21/257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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