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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.76, 355.70 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.76, 355.70 and 152.92 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.76 : 355.70 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.76/355.70 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.76x = 355.70 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.76x = 54,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,393.64/257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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