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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 356.18 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 356.18 and 153.14 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 356.18 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/356.18 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 356.18 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 54,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545.41/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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