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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.50, 356.74 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.50, 356.74 and 155.06 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.50 : 356.74 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.50/356.74 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.50x = 356.74 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.50x = 55,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316.10/258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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