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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.73, 387.92 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.73, 387.92 and 143.24 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.73 : 387.92 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.73/387.92 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.73x = 387.92 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.73x = 55,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,564.08/258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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