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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 357.46 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 357.46 and 155.48 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 357.46 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/357.46 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 357.46 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 55,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,577.88/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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