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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.78, 357.12 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.78, 357.12 and 153.95 is: 212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.78 : 357.12 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.78/357.12 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.78x = 357.12 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.78x = 54,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,976.84/258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.45

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