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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 357.42 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 357.42 and 146.95 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 357.42 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/357.42 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 357.42 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 52,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,522.87/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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