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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 358.65 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 358.65 and 154.97 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 358.65 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/358.65 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 358.65 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 55,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,578.20/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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