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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 357.72 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 357.72 and 148.72 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 357.72 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/357.72 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 357.72 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 53,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,200.85/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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