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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 356.23 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 356.23 and 147.62 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 356.23 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/356.23 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 356.23 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 52,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,587.75/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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