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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 356.19 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 356.19 and 141.68 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 356.19 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/356.19 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 356.19 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 50,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465.00/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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