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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.38, 387.78 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.38, 387.78 and 148.82 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.38 : 387.78 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.38/387.78 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.38x = 387.78 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.38x = 57,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,707.48/258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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