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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 357.90 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 357.90 and 142.92 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 357.90 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/357.90 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 357.90 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 51,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,151.07/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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