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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.39 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.39 and 147.69 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.39 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.39 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.39 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 52,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,634.50/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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