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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.62, 358.21 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.62, 358.21 and 147.58 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.62 : 358.21 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.62/358.21 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.62x = 358.21 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.62x = 52,863.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863.37/259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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