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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 357.18 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 357.18 and 148.31 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 357.18 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/357.18 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 357.18 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 52,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,971.58/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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