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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.79, 357.25 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.79, 357.25 and 153.91 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.79 : 357.25 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.79/357.25 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.79x = 357.25 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.79x = 54,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,984.47/258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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