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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 357.58 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 357.58 and 148.60 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 357.58 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/357.58 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 357.58 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 53,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,136.39/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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