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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 356.65 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 356.65 and 142.01 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 356.65 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/356.65 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 356.65 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 50,646.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,646.26/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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