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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 356.87 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 356.87 and 142.16 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 356.87 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/356.87 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 356.87 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 50,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,731.93/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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