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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.11, 357.58 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.11, 357.58 and 141.09 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.11 : 357.58 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.11/357.58 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.11x = 357.58 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.11x = 50,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452.03/259.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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