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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.63, 355.55 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.63, 355.55 and 154.13 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.63 : 355.55 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.63/355.55 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.63x = 355.55 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.63x = 54,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798.37/257.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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