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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.69, 357 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.69, 357 and 148.18 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.69 : 357 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.69/357 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.69x = 357 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.69x = 52,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900.26/258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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