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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.29, 356.45 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.29, 356.45 and 141.86 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.29 : 356.45 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.29/356.45 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.29x = 356.45 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.29x = 50,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,563.51/258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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