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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 388.39 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 388.39 and 143.69 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 388.39 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/388.39 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 388.39 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 55,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805.82/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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