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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 358.10 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 358.10 and 154.62 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 358.10 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/358.10 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 358.10 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 55,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,369.42/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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