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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 389.18 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 389.18 and 143.90 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 389.18 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/389.18 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 389.18 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 56,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,000.34/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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