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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.74, 357.01 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.74, 357.01 and 148.22 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.74 : 357.01 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.74/357.01 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.74x = 357.01 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.74x = 52,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,916.02/258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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