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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.66, 387.72 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.66, 387.72 and 143.10 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.66 : 387.72 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.66/387.72 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.66x = 387.72 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.66x = 55,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482.73/258.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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