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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.87, 357.23 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.87, 357.23 and 148.35 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.87 : 357.23 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.87/357.23 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.87x = 357.23 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.87x = 52,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,995.44/258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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