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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.37, 356.58 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.37, 356.58 and 141.95 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.37 : 356.58 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.37/356.58 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.37x = 356.58 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.37x = 50,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,616.53/258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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