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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.16, 388.37 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.16, 388.37 and 143.66 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.16 : 388.37 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.16/388.37 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.16x = 388.37 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.16x = 55,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790.57/259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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