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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.50, 356.71 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.50, 356.71 and 147.97 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.50 : 356.71 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.50/356.71 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.50x = 356.71 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.50x = 52,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,782.38/258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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