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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.51, 358.10 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.51, 358.10 and 148.96 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.51 : 358.10 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.51/358.10 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.51x = 358.10 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.51x = 53,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,342.84/259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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