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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 355.92 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 355.92 and 153.04 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 355.92 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/355.92 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 355.92 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 54,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,470.09/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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