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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 357.21 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 357.21 and 153.93 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 357.21 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/357.21 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 357.21 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 54,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,985.34/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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