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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 356.40 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 356.40 and 147.78 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 356.40 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/356.40 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 356.40 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 52,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,668.79/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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