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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 357.89 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 357.89 and 148.80 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 357.89 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/357.89 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 357.89 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 53,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,254.03/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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