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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 357.37 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 357.37 and 148.46 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 357.37 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/357.37 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 357.37 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 53,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053.60/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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