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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.49, 356.74 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.49, 356.74 and 147.98 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.49 : 356.74 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.49/356.74 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.49x = 356.74 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.49x = 52,790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,790.91/258.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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