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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.78, 355.78 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.78, 355.78 and 152.88 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.78 : 355.78 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.78/355.78 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.78x = 355.78 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.78x = 54,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,391.65/257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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