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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 356.06 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 356.06 and 141.59 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 356.06 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/356.06 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 356.06 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 50,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413.11/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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