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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 356.25 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 356.25 and 141.71 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 356.25 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/356.25 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 356.25 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 50,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482.41/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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