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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 357.30 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 357.30 and 146.87 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 357.30 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/357.30 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 357.30 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 52,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476.65/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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