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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 357.52 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 357.52 and 148.54 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 357.52 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/357.52 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 357.52 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 53,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,106.02/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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