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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 357.28 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 357.28 and 148.42 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 357.28 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/357.28 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 357.28 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 53,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027.50/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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