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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 357.44 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 357.44 and 155.52 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 357.44 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/357.44 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 357.44 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 55,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,589.07/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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