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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 358.72 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 358.72 and 155.04 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 358.72 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/358.72 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 358.72 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 55,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,615.95/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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