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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 357.79 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 357.79 and 148.73 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 357.79 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/357.79 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 357.79 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 53,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214.63/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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