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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 387.99 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 387.99 and 148.98 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 387.99 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/387.99 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 387.99 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 57,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802.75/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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