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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 358.59 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 358.59 and 154.89 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 358.59 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/358.59 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 358.59 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 55,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,542.01/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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