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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 358.14 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 358.14 and 156.12 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 358.14 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/358.14 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 358.14 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 55,912.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,912.82/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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