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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.06, 356.10 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.06, 356.10 and 147.54 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.06 : 356.10 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.06/356.10 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.06x = 356.10 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.06x = 52,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,538.99/258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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