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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.25, 356.38 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.25, 356.38 and 147.72 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.25 : 356.38 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.25/356.38 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.25x = 356.38 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.25x = 52,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,644.45/258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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