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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 357.76 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 357.76 and 141.22 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 357.76 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/357.76 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 357.76 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 50,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,522.87/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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