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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 356.08 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 356.08 and 147.56 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 356.08 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/356.08 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 356.08 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 52,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543.16/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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