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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 357.68 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 357.68 and 142.75 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 357.68 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/357.68 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 357.68 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 51,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058.82/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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