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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 356.10 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 356.10 and 153.13 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 356.10 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/356.10 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 356.10 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 54,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529.59/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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