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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 356.86 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 356.86 and 146.57 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 356.86 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/356.86 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 356.86 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 52,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,305.50/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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