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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 357.43 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 357.43 and 148.50 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 357.43 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/357.43 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 357.43 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 53,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,078.36/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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