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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.81, 357.11 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.81, 357.11 and 148.32 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.81 : 357.11 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.81/357.11 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.81x = 357.11 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.81x = 52,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,967.37/258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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