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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.01, 355.97 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.01, 355.97 and 147.47 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.01 : 355.97 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.01/355.97 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.01x = 355.97 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.01x = 52,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494.16/258.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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