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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.29, 357.74 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.29, 357.74 and 147.25 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.29 : 357.74 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.29/357.74 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.29x = 357.74 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.29x = 52,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675.77/259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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