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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 357.46 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 357.46 and 154.13 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 357.46 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/357.46 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 357.46 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 55,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,095.31/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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