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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.41, 356.61 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.41, 356.61 and 141.97 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.41 : 356.61 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.41/356.61 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.41x = 356.61 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.41x = 50,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,627.21/258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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