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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.55, 356.80 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.55, 356.80 and 142.11 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.55 : 356.80 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.55/356.80 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.55x = 356.80 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.55x = 50,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,704.49/258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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