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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.79, 355.87 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.79, 355.87 and 152.84 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.79 : 355.87 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.79/355.87 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.79x = 355.87 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.79x = 54,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,391.17/257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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