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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 356.99 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 356.99 and 148.19 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 356.99 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/356.99 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 356.99 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 52,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,902.35/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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