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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.96, 355.86 and 153.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.96, 355.86 and 153.00 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.96 : 355.86 = 153.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.96/355.86 = 153.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.96x = 355.86 × 153.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.96x = 54,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,446.43/257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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