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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 357.39 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 357.39 and 154.11 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 357.39 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/357.39 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 357.39 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 55,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,077.37/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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