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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.72, 357.08 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.72, 357.08 and 148.23 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.72 : 357.08 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.72/357.08 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.72x = 357.08 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.72x = 52,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929.23/258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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