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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.49, 358.12 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.49, 358.12 and 148.97 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.49 : 358.12 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.49/358.12 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.49x = 358.12 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.49x = 53,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,350.22/259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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