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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 388.64 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 388.64 and 143.84 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 388.64 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/388.64 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 388.64 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 55,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,901.98/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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