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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.01, 388.56 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.01, 388.56 and 143.51 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.01 : 388.56 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.01/388.56 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.01x = 388.56 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.01x = 55,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,762.25/259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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