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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 357.67 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 357.67 and 154.26 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 357.67 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/357.67 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 357.67 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 55,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,174.17/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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