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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.13, 356.22 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.13, 356.22 and 141.70 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.13 : 356.22 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.13/356.22 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.13x = 356.22 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.13x = 50,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476.37/258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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