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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 356.04 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 356.04 and 147.51 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 356.04 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/356.04 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 356.04 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 52,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519.46/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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