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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 358.50 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 358.50 and 154.85 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 358.50 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/358.50 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 358.50 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 55,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,511.93/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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