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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 356.91 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 356.91 and 148.07 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 356.91 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/356.91 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 356.91 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 52,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,847.66/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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