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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 356.06 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 356.06 and 153.12 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 356.06 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/356.06 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 356.06 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 54,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519.14/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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