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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 357.89 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 357.89 and 148.84 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 357.89 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/357.89 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 357.89 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 53,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,267.60/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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