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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 389.25 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 389.25 and 143.91 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 389.25 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/389.25 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 389.25 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 56,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,016.97/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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