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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.13, 357.62 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.13, 357.62 and 155.63 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.13 : 357.62 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.13/357.62 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.13x = 357.62 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.13x = 55,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655.00/259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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