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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.97, 388.09 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.97, 388.09 and 143.47 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.97 : 388.09 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.97/388.09 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.97x = 388.09 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.97x = 55,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679.27/258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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