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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.20, 356.32 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.20, 356.32 and 141.78 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.20 : 356.32 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.20/356.32 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.20x = 356.32 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.20x = 50,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519.05/258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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