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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 357.43 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 357.43 and 142.58 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 357.43 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/357.43 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 357.43 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 50,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962.37/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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