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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 356.04 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 356.04 and 147.48 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 356.04 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/356.04 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 356.04 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 52,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508.78/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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