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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.89, 358.63 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.89, 358.63 and 154.99 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.89 : 358.63 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.89/358.63 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.89x = 358.63 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.89x = 55,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,584.06/259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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