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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.51, 356.74 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.51, 356.74 and 146.48 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.51 : 356.74 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.51/356.74 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.51x = 356.74 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.51x = 52,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255.01/258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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