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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 387.66 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 387.66 and 148.80 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 387.66 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/387.66 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 387.66 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 57,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683.81/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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