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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 356.53 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 356.53 and 141.91 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 356.53 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/356.53 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 356.53 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 50,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,595.17/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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