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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 357.28 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 357.28 and 148.38 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 357.28 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/357.28 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 357.28 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 53,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.21/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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