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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.82, 355.79 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.82, 355.79 and 153.02 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.82 : 355.79 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.82/355.79 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.82x = 355.79 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.82x = 54,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,444.26/257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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