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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.01, 355.90 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.01, 355.90 and 147.46 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.01 : 355.90 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.01/355.90 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.01x = 355.90 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.01x = 52,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,481.01/258.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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