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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 356.86 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 356.86 and 148.16 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 356.86 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/356.86 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 356.86 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 52,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870.22/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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