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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.21, 357.72 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.21, 357.72 and 147.20 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.21 : 357.72 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.21/357.72 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.21x = 357.72 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.21x = 52,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,656.38/259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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