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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.64, 355.56 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.64, 355.56 and 154.14 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.64 : 355.56 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.64/355.56 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.64x = 355.56 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.64x = 54,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806.02/257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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