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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 358.58 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 358.58 and 146.28 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 358.58 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/358.58 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 358.58 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 52,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453.08/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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