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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.25, 356.35 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.25, 356.35 and 147.71 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.25 : 356.35 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.25/356.35 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.25x = 356.35 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.25x = 52,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,636.46/258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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