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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.93, 355.94 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.93, 355.94 and 153.06 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.93 : 355.94 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.93/355.94 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.93x = 355.94 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.93x = 54,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,481.03/257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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