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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 358.03 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 358.03 and 143 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 358.03 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/358.03 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 358.03 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 51,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,197.58/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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