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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.56 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.56 and 148.58 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.56 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.56 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.56 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 53,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,126.26/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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