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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 358.60 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 358.60 and 153.55 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 358.60 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/358.60 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 358.60 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 55,063.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063.03/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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