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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 388.62 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 388.62 and 143.64 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 388.62 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/388.62 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 388.62 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 55,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,821.38/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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