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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 357.92 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 357.92 and 142.94 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 357.92 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/357.92 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 357.92 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 51,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,160.99/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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