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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 356.23 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 356.23 and 141.70 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 356.23 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/356.23 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 356.23 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 50,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,477.79/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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