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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 356.27 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 356.27 and 147.63 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 356.27 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/356.27 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 356.27 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 52,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594.73/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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