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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.76, 357.02 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.76, 357.02 and 153.82 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.76 : 357.02 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.76/357.02 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.76x = 357.02 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.76x = 54,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,915.93/258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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