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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 356.90 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 356.90 and 142.19 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 356.90 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/356.90 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 356.90 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 50,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,747.61/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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