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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.03, 356.06 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.03, 356.06 and 146 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.03 : 356.06 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.03/356.06 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.03x = 356.06 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.03x = 51,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,984.76/258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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