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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.43, 356.66 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.43, 356.66 and 147.95 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.43 : 356.66 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.43/356.66 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.43x = 356.66 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.43x = 52,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767.85/258.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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