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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 357.74 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 357.74 and 141.21 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 357.74 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/357.74 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 357.74 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 50,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518.20/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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