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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 357.81 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 357.81 and 148.77 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 357.81 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/357.81 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 357.81 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 53,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,231.65/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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