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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 388.97 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 388.97 and 143.66 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 388.97 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/388.97 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 388.97 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 55,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,880.22/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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