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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 356.18 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 356.18 and 141.66 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 356.18 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/356.18 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 356.18 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 50,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,455.75/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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