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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 357.02 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 357.02 and 153.83 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 357.02 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/357.02 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 357.02 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 54,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,918.99/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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