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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.48, 358.09 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.48, 358.09 and 141.46 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.48 : 358.09 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.48/358.09 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.48x = 358.09 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.48x = 50,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,654.70/259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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