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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.38, 356.57 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.38, 356.57 and 147.87 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.38 : 356.57 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.38/356.57 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.38x = 356.57 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.38x = 52,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,726.01/258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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