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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 357.19 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 357.19 and 153.92 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 357.19 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/357.19 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 357.19 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 54,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,979.19/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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