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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 356.51 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 356.51 and 147.83 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 356.51 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/356.51 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 356.51 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 52,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702.13/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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