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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.12, 357.59 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.12, 357.59 and 142.69 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.12 : 357.59 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.12/357.59 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.12x = 357.59 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.12x = 51,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.02/259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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