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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.43, 358.02 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.43, 358.02 and 143.00 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.43 : 358.02 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.43/358.02 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.43x = 358.02 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.43x = 51,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,195.07/259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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