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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.30, 356.46 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.30, 356.46 and 141.87 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.30 : 356.46 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.30/356.46 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.30x = 356.46 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.30x = 50,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570.98/258.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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