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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.01, 356.06 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.01, 356.06 and 147.49 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.01 : 356.06 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.01/356.06 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.01x = 356.06 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.01x = 52,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515.29/258.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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