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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 357.96 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 357.96 and 148.85 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 357.96 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/357.96 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 357.96 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 53,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,280.56/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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