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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.46, 356.74 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.46, 356.74 and 147.96 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.46 : 356.74 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.46/356.74 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.46x = 356.74 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.46x = 52,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782.88/258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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