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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 357.44 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 357.44 and 147 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 357.44 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/357.44 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 357.44 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 52,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544.05/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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