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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 357.71 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 357.71 and 148.74 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 357.71 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/357.71 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 357.71 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 53,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,205.79/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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