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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.53, 356.74 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.53, 356.74 and 148.03 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.53 : 356.74 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.53/356.74 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.53x = 356.74 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.53x = 52,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,806.96/258.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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