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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 357.35 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 357.35 and 148.43 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 357.35 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/357.35 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 357.35 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 53,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,038.93/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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