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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.86, 357.34 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.86, 357.34 and 154.01 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.86 : 357.34 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.86/357.34 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.86x = 357.34 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.86x = 55,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,032.15/258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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