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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 358.30 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 358.30 and 154.73 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 358.30 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/358.30 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 358.30 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 55,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438.83/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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