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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.04, 357.47 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.04, 357.47 and 142.60 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.04 : 357.47 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.04/357.47 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.04x = 357.47 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.04x = 50,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,974.68/259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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