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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 356 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 356 and 154.50 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 356 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/356 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 356 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 55,002
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,002/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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