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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 357.14 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 357.14 and 153.90 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 357.14 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/357.14 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 357.14 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 54,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963.08/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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