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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.80, 357.12 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.80, 357.12 and 148.26 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.80 : 357.12 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.80/357.12 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.80x = 357.12 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.80x = 52,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,946.61/258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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