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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.71, 357.02 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.71, 357.02 and 148.19 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.71 : 357.02 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.71/357.02 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.71x = 357.02 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.71x = 52,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,904.27/258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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