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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 356.55 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 356.55 and 147.86 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 356.55 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/356.55 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 356.55 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 52,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,719.48/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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