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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 357.86 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 357.86 and 148.80 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 357.86 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/357.86 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 357.86 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 53,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,248.82/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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