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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 388.44 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 388.44 and 143.94 is: 215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 388.44 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/388.44 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 388.44 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 55,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,912.05/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.57

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