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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.06, 357.45 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.06, 357.45 and 155.50 is: 214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.06 : 357.45 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.06/357.45 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.06x = 357.45 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.06x = 55,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,583.48/259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.56

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