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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 356.18 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 356.18 and 147.58 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 356.18 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/356.18 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 356.18 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 52,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,563.42/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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