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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.61, 356.87 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.61, 356.87 and 148.09 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.61 : 356.87 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.61/356.87 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.61x = 356.87 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.61x = 52,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848.88/258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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