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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 356.95 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 356.95 and 142.22 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 356.95 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/356.95 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 356.95 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 50,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,764.72/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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