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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.29, 356.50 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.29, 356.50 and 147.79 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.29 : 356.50 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.29/356.50 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.29x = 356.50 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.29x = 52,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687.77/258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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