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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 357.06 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 357.06 and 148.21 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 357.06 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/357.06 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 357.06 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 52,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918.08/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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