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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.41, 357.98 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.41, 357.98 and 148.90 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.41 : 357.98 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.41/357.98 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.41x = 357.98 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.41x = 53,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300.69/259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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