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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 358.03 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 358.03 and 143.02 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 358.03 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/358.03 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 358.03 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 51,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,205.45/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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