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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 358.07 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 358.07 and 148.97 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 358.07 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/358.07 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 358.07 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 53,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339.15/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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