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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 357.95 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 357.95 and 148.86 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 357.95 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/357.95 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 357.95 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 53,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,283.24/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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