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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 357.35 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 357.35 and 148.47 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 357.35 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/357.35 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 357.35 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 53,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055.01/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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