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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.26, 356.40 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.26, 356.40 and 153.33 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.26 : 356.40 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.26/356.40 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.26x = 356.40 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.26x = 54,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.81/258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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