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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.39, 357.93 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.39, 357.93 and 142.93 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.39 : 357.93 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.39/357.93 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.39x = 357.93 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.39x = 51,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,158.93/259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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