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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.35, 357.90 and 142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.35, 357.90 and 142.91 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.35 : 357.90 = 142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.35/357.90 = 142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.35x = 357.90 × 142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.35x = 51,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,147.49/259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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