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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.76, 357.12 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.76, 357.12 and 155.28 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.76 : 357.12 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.76/357.12 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.76x = 357.12 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.76x = 55,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453.59/258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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