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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.79, 357.11 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.79, 357.11 and 155.29 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.79 : 357.11 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.79/357.11 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.79x = 357.11 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.79x = 55,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,454.84/258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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