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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.87, 358.53 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.87, 358.53 and 147.82 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.87 : 358.53 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.87/358.53 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.87x = 358.53 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.87x = 52,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,997.90/259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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