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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 356.64 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 356.64 and 152.12 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 356.64 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/356.64 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 356.64 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 54,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252.08/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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