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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 357.83 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 357.83 and 154.46 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 357.83 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/357.83 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 357.83 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 55,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,267.86/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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