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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 356.66 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 356.66 and 147.93 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 356.66 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/356.66 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 356.66 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 52,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,759.97/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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