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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 357.97 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 357.97 and 148.93 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 357.97 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/357.97 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 357.97 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 53,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,312.47/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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