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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.29, 356.39 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.29, 356.39 and 147.72 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.29 : 356.39 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.29/356.39 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.29x = 356.39 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.29x = 52,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,645.93/258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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