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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 356.03 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 356.03 and 147.45 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 356.03 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/356.03 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 356.03 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 52,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496.62/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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