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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 358.55 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 358.55 and 153.51 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 358.55 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/358.55 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 358.55 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 55,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,041.01/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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