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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.97, 357.39 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.97, 357.39 and 148.47 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.97 : 357.39 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.97/357.39 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.97x = 357.39 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.97x = 53,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,060.35/258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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