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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.91 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.91 and 143.65 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.91 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.91 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.91 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 55,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,866.92/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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