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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 388.64 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 388.64 and 143.64 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 388.64 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/388.64 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 388.64 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 55,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824.61/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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