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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 357.57 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 357.57 and 142.65 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 357.57 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/357.57 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 357.57 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 51,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.36/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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