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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.96, 356.02 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.96, 356.02 and 153.06 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.96 : 356.02 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.96/356.02 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.96x = 356.02 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.96x = 54,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,492.42/257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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