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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.11, 356.18 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.11, 356.18 and 147.51 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.11 : 356.18 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.11/356.18 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.11x = 356.18 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.11x = 52,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540.33/258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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