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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 357.33 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 357.33 and 154.06 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 357.33 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/357.33 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 357.33 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 55,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,050.38/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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