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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 356.69 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 356.69 and 142.04 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 356.69 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/356.69 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 356.69 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 50,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665.49/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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