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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.59, 356.79 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.59, 356.79 and 148.01 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.59 : 356.79 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.59/356.79 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.59x = 356.79 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.59x = 52,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,806.70/258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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