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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 386.78 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 386.78 and 148.36 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 386.78 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/386.78 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 386.78 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 57,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,380.01/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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