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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.05, 356.08 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.05, 356.08 and 141.61 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.05 : 356.08 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.05/356.08 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.05x = 356.08 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.05x = 50,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,422.00/258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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