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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 357.05 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 357.05 and 155.25 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 357.05 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/357.05 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 357.05 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 55,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431.24/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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