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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 357.98 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 357.98 and 147.41 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 357.98 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/357.98 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 357.98 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 52,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,769.18/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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