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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 358.02 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 358.02 and 141.42 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 358.02 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/358.02 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 358.02 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 50,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,628.69/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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