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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.82, 358.57 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.82, 358.57 and 154.92 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.82 : 358.57 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.82/358.57 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.82x = 358.57 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.82x = 55,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549.66/259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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