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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.14, 357.66 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.14, 357.66 and 148.68 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.14 : 357.66 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.14/357.66 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.14x = 357.66 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.14x = 53,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,176.89/259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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