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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.07, 357.41 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.07, 357.41 and 154.10 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.07 : 357.41 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.07/357.41 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.07x = 357.41 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.07x = 55,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078.16/259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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